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The Cyberlink Interface: Hands Free Brain-Body Actuated
Control for Augmentation and Enhancement of Human Computer
Interaction
Andrew M. Junker, Ph.D. & Christian R. Berg
BRAIN ACTUATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
139 EAST DAVIS ST.
YELLOW SPRINGS, OH 45387
The Cyberlink(TM) control interface has been available to the
special needs market for approximately one-year. During this time
a better understanding of the effectiveness of the interface and
its potential for the future have been gained. When specifying an
augmentative communication and control (AAC) system, usually one
control or another is chosen. We usually do not think of
combining controls. Due to the unique capabilities of the
Cyberlink interface, we have discovered that advantages can be
gained when a user combines the Cyberlink interface with other
AAC controls.
For example one user found that they can use the Cyberlink
effectively for command and control of the mouse cursor while
using Dragon Naturally Speaking(TM) for text entry. Making use of
the Cyberlink for mouse control has reduced the problem of voice
strain. By combining both systems the user is able to work full
days. Prior to using the Cyberlink system the user was limited to
working half-days due to excessive voice strain.
In another situation, prior to using the Cyberlink interface, a
user was only able to use an external switch for discrete
computer input. This user had no way to achieve continuous cursor
control. Combining the Cyberlink with the external switch has
given the user the ability to exercise both discrete and
continuous control at the same time.
In this presentation the Cyberlink control interface will be
demonstrated and explained. Ways in which it can be combined with
other computer input modalities will be presented as well.
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